Author: Lawan

…Pays 100% dividend increase Zenith Bank PLC has released its audited group financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025. The Group’s performance demonstrates the Bank’s resolute commitment to delivering efficient balance sheet growth, operational excellence, and ability to generate superior, sustainable returns across market cycles. Commenting on the results, the Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, stated: “Our 2025 results are a reflection of the discipline and focus with which we executed our strategy. We successfully strengthened our asset quality, optimized our balance sheet, and invested in the capabilities that will propel our next phase…

Tension rose in Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State yesterday as angry women protested the planned mass burial of unclaimed victims of the Palm Sunday deadly attack. This is as the death toll in the Palm Sunday massacre hits 33. At the initial stage 28 bodies were counted dead. At the ECWA Church where the funeral service for the victims were held, the worshipers were astonished when they learnt of the five new victims, who gave up the ghost while receiving treatment. This further fueled the anger of the women who demanded that the…

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has accused some state chairmen of the party of double standards amid the ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on Arise News on Tuesday, Nwosu said many of those now protesting the emergence of David Mark as the party’s national chairman were actively involved in the process that produced him. According to Nwosu, the chairmen were present at key meetings, including the July 2 2025, gathering at the Yar’Adua Centre, where decisions on new leadership were discussed and endorsed.“They were there, clapping. When we convened the NEC meeting to select new…

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a new turn on Tuesday as another faction emerged within the party, declaring itself the authentic leadership and dissociating from both the Senator David Mark-led opposition coalition and the group linked to Nafiu Bala. The new faction, led by Don Norman Obinna, said it represents the duly elected members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Abuja, Obinna and members of the group maintained that the tenure of former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, ended in August 2022, insisting that any action taken by…

Again, nine persons have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen on Mbalom community in Gwer-East Local Government (LG) of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened in broad daylight when Herdsmen invaded a market in Jande Mbatsada village and killed nine person. The Chairman of Gwer East LG, Timothy Adi confirmed atrack to newsmen on phone in Makurdi. Adi said nine persons were killed, while one person was injured and he is admitted at the hospital. According to him, the incident happened between 5-6pm on Saturday. He noted that the state Commissioner of Police(CP), Ifeanyi Enemari,…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving Nigeria’s security challenges permanently, urging unity as he engages regional and international partners during his Easter break in Lagos. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who briefed the President on invitation, said security dominated discussions following Tinubu’s recent Jos visit. “Security is uppermost in his mind. He keeps talking and discussing with the security agencies on how we can find a lasting solution,” Idris revealed. As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu called on Nigerians to reflect patriotically and support efforts to end insecurity once and for all, in collaboration with regional and…

•Say no refining upgrade, no relief for Nigerians The continued failure of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries has come under renewed scrutiny, with the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) warning that the situation is worsening the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians. The association said the prolonged delay in restarting the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries has left the country heavily dependent on imported petroleum products, exposing the economy to foreign exchange volatility, unstable fuel prices and recurring supply disruptions. According to PETROAN, the impact of the failure is being felt daily by hapless Nigerians through…

The Obidient Movement said preparations are in top gear for its planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly fuelling crisis in the opposition. National Coordinator, Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko disclosed this over the weekend. Tanko maintained that the electoral umpire has become biased, lending itself to be used as a tool by the ruling party. According to him, Obidients worldwide will vent their frustration with this current state of affairs through a peaceful protest. “This commission is now becoming the arbiter, judge, accuser and defender at the same time. “Our major issue is the…

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has reported a significant slump in its 2025 financial performance, with profit plunging by 91% as the impact of previous foreign exchange windfalls faded and underlying investment income softened. In its 2025 Special Purpose US Dollar Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, the Authority’s profit fell to $107.03 million from a staggering $1.24 billion recorded in 2024. The sharp reversal highlights how much NSIA’s prior earnings were buoyed by macroeconomic distortions—particularly exchange rate movements—rather than sustained operational growth. Established to manage excess crude oil revenues on behalf of the Federal Government, NSIA has long played…

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, on Friday launched a comprehensive stop-and-search operation across the Jos metropolis in a proactive effort to prevent further escalation of the ongoing crisis in Jos North. The statement was signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE. The operation, according to the task force, forms part of wider efforts to restore normalcy and ensure the safety of lives and property across the Plateau State. The heightened security exercise yielded immediate results, with troops intercepting and arresting two suspects while recovering one fabricated AK-47 rifle,…